{
  "id": 18833397,
  "title": "Nashville SC eye MLS Cup after record-setting regular season",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/nashville-sc-eye-mls-cup-after-record-setting-regular-season",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-08T01:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nashville-sc-eye-mls-cup-011500680.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nashville SC continue to dominate the 2025 MLS regular season, setting a new single-season points record of 77 and winning both the US Open Cup and Supporters' Shield. The team, coached by B.J. Callaghan, has consistently pushed for excellence under his watchful eye.\n\nTheir defensive prowess has been a cornerstone, with 17 clean sheets securing the league record. Even without key players, the Boys in Gold have remained resilient, as seen when they shut out Cincinnati's potent attack.\n\nHead Goalkeeper Brian Schwake's 16th clean sheet of the season further solidified Nashville's reputation for defensive excellence. Defender Jack Maher credits Callaghan's leadership for the transformation, stating that the coach's work ethic has been instilled in the entire team.\n\nThe club's focus now shifts to the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs, where they aim to add yet another trophy to their collection. Captain Hany Mukhtar, who has contributed 25 goals this season, believes he deserves a second MVP award. He calls for his teammates to return hungry and ready for the challenge ahead, with celebrations planned for December 18th.",
  "summary": "By Ben WrightCINCINNATI – Nashville SC's historic season keeps rolling.The Boys in Gold capped their record-setting regular-season campaign with a 2-0 Decision Day victory over FC Cincinnati, riding...",
  "key_points": [
    "Nashville SC sets new MLS record with 77 points in 2025 season",
    "Team wins US Open Cup and Supporters' Shield consecutively",
    "17 clean sheets break league record despite playing without key players"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Nashville’s unprecedented defensive consistency and record-breaking point total transform them from mere contenders into the overwhelming favorites to secure a historic championship during the upcoming playoffs.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}